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MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals shine while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape keep their championship hopes alive. Betway SA20 exploded in Week 2 of Season 3 with the Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals leading the way, while the Sunrisers Eastern Cape resurrected their championship title defence. After a record-breaking opening …
Nigeria and the USA both earned their first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup wins but did so in different ways. While the USA earned a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Ireland, Nigeria’s triumph over New Zealand went down to the final ball. For the Americans, their maiden win came after four defeats in the inaugural …
There was a ray of light for the South African franchises this past weekend as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Emirates Lions qualified for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 following the completion of the pool rounds in both European competitions. The Emirates Lions secured the most impressive result of the weekend as …
Nigeria and USA claimed their first-ever ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup victories on a thrilling day. Nigeria beat 2023 semi-finalists New Zealand by two runs while the USA defeated Ireland by nine wickets. Australia enacted revenge over Bangladesh with a nervy final-over win for their second win of the tournament. Nigeria make history with …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by the City of Tshwane to go to court to keep the Rooiwal Five suspended. This case has major implications for the future of the capital city. Two weeks ago, the DA broke the news that these officials were heading back to work after obtaining a …
Jansen propels Sunrisers to the double over Super Giants. Back-to-back champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape continue to find their form with a convincing win over Durban’s Super Giants The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park on Sunday. After …
Experienced Isani Vaghela revealed her USA side are all working towards the same goal of getting their first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup win. The USA played in the inaugural tournament in 2023 but were unable to taste victory in either the group stage or the fourth-place play-offs. All-rounder Vaghela was part of the …
The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Perth on Sunday with a positive mindset and determined to raise the bar they have set in South Africa last month, when they won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town. According to Impi Visser, one of the co-captains for the trip, the victory – their first at home since 2015 …
Coming into the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 as defending champions could have heaped pressure on Niki Prasad, but the new captain of the inaugural winners is embracing the responsibility as she and her side aim to retain the trophy. In fact, when asked how the team would keep their feet on the …
Reigning champions India got the defense of their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup trophy off to the perfect start with a nine-wicket victory over West Indies. India were ruthless with the ball and in the field before chasing down their target of 45 inside the powerplay. Sisodia sets up India win India timed their …
Juan Pretorius, NSRI Port Alfred duty coxswain, said: At 13h54, Saturday, 18 January, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following multiple eyewitness reports of a boat capsized in the Kowie River Mouth, with 2 men onboard, now reported to be in the water. Our NSRI duty crew responded to our NSRI Port Alfred station …
A dominant Sri Lanka got their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 off to a strong start when they defeated hosts Malaysia by 139 runs at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Both teams were playing their first match of the tournament, with Malaysia making their debut at the World Cup. Having been put into bat, …
Bangladesh, South Africa and Australia picked up wins on a rain-affected opening day of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. South Africa won an all-action match over New Zealand to get their campaign up and running with Bangladesh beating Nepal in a low-scoring game. Caoimhe Bray shone as Australia defeated Scotland while three …
Caoimhe Bray shone on her ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia. England’s batters impressed but their bowlers were unable to go far in their search for victory over Ireland with the match abandoned due to rain after 3.5 overs of Ireland’s chase. Nigeria and …
Four teams will make their debut this weekend at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. The tournament begins with two debutants squaring off as Nigeria and Samoa meet in Sarawak on Saturday, while Nepal also begin their campaign on 18 January when they face Bangladesh. Hosts Malaysia will be the last of the …
Tom Abell and the bowlers lead the defending champions to a commanding 58-run triumph over Durban’s Super Giants. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have returned to winning ways with a 58-run bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead. The defending champions were desperate to kickstart their Season 3 campaign after three defeats. Aiden Markram’s …
Betway SA20 has kicked off its third season with a bang, solidifying its position as a major force in the cricket landscape. Opening match viewership numbers significantly exceeded previous records from Season 1 and Season 2 with the opener between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town drawing a record total live unique …
The ICC is pleased to announce Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, as the official event ambassador for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025 where an array of future stars are set to shine with bat and ball. Having led the charge for Malaysian sport as one of her country’s premier gymnasts, …
At the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, it is not just on the field of play that future stars will be born. As well as a platform for the next generation to shine with bat and ball, the second edition of the tournament promises to be a unique vehicle for female coaching. The …
Pretorius has been the standout performer in the Betway SA20 Season, striking two half-centuries at his Boland Park home ground. Lhuan-dre Pretorius has attributed his early success with the Paarl Royals to the coaching staff for giving him “full licence to play”. Pretorius has been the standout performer in the opening rounds of Betway SA20 …
The Super Kings are the only unbeaten team remaining in the competition as they host Pretoria Capitals in the Juskei derby. Faf du Plessis expects the Wanderers to be a cacophony of noise when the Joburg Super Kings meet rivals Pretoria Capitals in the Jukskei derby on Thursday night. The Bullring is one the iconic …
Zain Davids will reach a well-deserved 50th HSBC SVNS tournament cap in Australia next weekend, after the 27-year-old was named in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Perth at HBF Park from 24-26 January. Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman – himself a member of an illustrious group of players with 50 or more …
It will be a case of sink or swim for the five South African franchises participating in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as the pool stage reaches a close with the first playoff round, which will play out in April, moving into view. The Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers …
Tilly Corteen-Coleman only took an interest in cricket to keep up with her brother but she very quickly realised it was all she wanted to do. Still only 17, the slow left-armer burst onto the scene in 2024, taking four wickets in four balls in the Charlotte Edwards Cup for South East Stars before becoming …